- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs West Virginia Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Venue: WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV
- Broadcast: FOX
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The BYU Cougars (20-8) are set to visit the WVU Coliseum this Saturday to challenge the West Virginia Mountaineers (16-12).
In their previous matchup, the BYU Cougars lost to UCF with a score of 97-84. BYU’s shooting stats show a field goal percentage of 40.8% (29 of 71) while making 9 of 27 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Cougars converted 17 of 20, equating to 85.0%. On the boards, they secured 32 rebounds, with 11 offensive. They also logged 11 assists but faced challenges, leading to 15 turnovers and 6 steals by their opponents. Defensively, BYU allowed UCF to shoot an impressive 56.3% from the floor, hitting 36 of 64 shots. UCF dominated assists with 25 and had 5 steals. They collected a total of 39 rebounds (8 offensive, 31 defensive) but did not register any blocks. UCF also performed well on free throws, hitting 11 of 14 attempts (78.6%), and made 14 of 24 three-point attempts. The personal fouls were close, with BYU committing 14 and UCF 17.
AJ Dybantsa stood out in this game, achieving 29 points on 11 of 22 shooting for a 50.0% field goal rate, along with 8 rebounds, despite not dishing out any assists. He played for 36 minutes in the contest.
Currently, BYU boasts a season record of 20-8, averaging 85.5 points per game, ranking them 21st in college basketball. They shoot 48.0% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range (247 of 702), as well as 74.6% from the free-throw line. With a total of 399 assists this season, they rank 192nd in D-1, while averaging 39.0 rebounds and committing 15.6 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, BYU forces an average of 11.5 turnovers per game and commits 18.8 personal fouls. They are currently 266th in college basketball for assists allowed to their opponents, with 415 conceded this season. The Cougars give up a shooting percentage of 43.9% (762 of 1,736) and allow an average of 34.2 rebounds per game, along with 34.2% from beyond the arc. They rank 224th for points allowed per game, with their opponents averaging 75.1 points.
In their last outing, the West Virginia Mountaineers lost to Oklahoma State, finishing 91-84. The Mountaineers collected 21 defensive and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. They committed 10 turnovers and achieved 7 steals during the game. Oklahoma State recorded 16 personal fouls, leading to 12 free-throw attempts for West Virginia, of which they converted 6 (50.0%). From beyond the arc, West Virginia made 12 of 31 attempts (38.7%). Overall, they shot 33 of 68 from the field, totaling 48.5% efficiency. The Mountaineers allowed Oklahoma State to achieve a shooting percentage of 49.2% from the field, having made 31 of 63 attempts. They also hit 10 of 23 three-pointers for 43.5% and finished with a 70.4% success rate, making 19 of 27 free-throw attempts. West Virginia allowed Oklahoma State a total of 35 rebounds.
Honor Huff was pivotal for the Mountaineers in that game, scoring 20 points over 45 minutes on the court, contributing 1 assist with a field goal percentage of 46.2% from 6 of 13 shooting and grabbing 3 rebounds.
West Virginia has a current record of 16-12. The Mountaineers average 15.3 personal fouls per game and make 67.1% of their free throws. They distribute an average of 12.8 assists (271st in the nation) while turning the ball over 11.2 times per game. The team has accumulated 1,947 points this season, averaging 69.5 points per game, and pulling down 34.6 rebounds per outing. Offensively, the Mountaineers post a 44.4% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 237th nationally.
Defensively, West Virginia is ranked 9th in college basketball for points allowed, conceding just 64.5 points per game. They force their opponents into 11.6 turnovers per game and have limited teams to a shooting percentage of 41.4% (47th in college). The Mountaineers allow opponents 35.5% shooting from three-point range (211 of 594) and have teams converting 72.6% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 13.0 assists and 32.9 rebounds per game, ranking 150th and 83rd in Division 1 respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back BYU
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